Update December 11th

*This Tuesday, we will have school store for first grade in the morning.

*We will begin to learn about Fall/Winter holidays this week and next.  The holidays we will focus on throughout the next two weeks are:

Diwali

Hanukkah

Las Posadas

Kwanzaa

Christmas
*If there is a winter holiday your family celebrates that's not on this list please let me know.  I would love to add a holiday your family celebrates to our list to learn about!

*In Math, we will finish Unit 4 of Everyday Math.  Our focus this week will be on combinations of 10, adding 3 numbers together and 10 more/10 less.

*In Writing, we will continue to talk about adding ending punctuation, adding fancy words and details to our stories.

*In Science,  we will begin a new unit called "Light and Sound." This week, we will observe how light can help you see.  We will play a game called "spotlight," observe different types of light and write a story about light.

*As our weather turns to snow in the forecast, please remember that students need proper attire to play in the field at recess.  Please consider sending in snow attire in a reusable shopping bag with your child's name on it.    Reusable shopping bags stand up on their own and do not break which is helpful in our crowded coat room.  In order to play in the field, students need:  boots, snowpants, a winter coat and gloves.

*We will welcome our first Mystery Reader and Parent Volunteers to our classroom this week!  Thank you for helping out!  Volunteer time will be a combination of clerical work and working with the kids!

*Progress Reports will be available for parents to view in iPortal starting at 4pm on Friday, December 15th. 

Looking Ahead:

*Thursday, December 21st 2:00 Winter Party

We will have our holiday party this day.  I will send an email early this week with volunteer and donation information for this party.

Monday, December 25-Monday, January 1st- No School

We will return to school on Tuesday, January 2nd.